Lake Elementary vs Rancho Buena Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Rancho Buena Vista High
Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,949 students
| Measure | Lake Elementary Oceanside, California | Rancho Buena Vista High Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1570 of 5,693 | #465 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20682 of 50,301 | #9458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 696 | 1,949 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Oceanside | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 46.0).
- •Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Rancho Buena Vista High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 70.1%).
- •Rancho Buena Vista High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 24.0).
- •Rancho Buena Vista High is the larger school with 1,949 students compared with 696.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Elementary better than Rancho Buena Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elementary ranks higher (56.4 vs 46.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake Elementary and Rancho Buena Vista High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elementary: 696. Rancho Buena Vista High: 1,949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elementary and Rancho Buena Vista High rank in California?
Lake Elementary is 1570th of 5,693 and Rancho Buena Vista High is 465th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).